8 Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza in deadliest attack on Israeli forces in months
The attack, coming more than eight months into a grinding war that shows few signs of ending soon, was likely to fuel new calls by Israeli protesters for a cease-fire.
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The attack, coming more than eight months into a grinding war that shows few signs of ending soon, was likely to fuel new calls by Israeli protesters for a cease-fire.
(Image credit: Ohad Zwigenberg)
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